Midwives
Sages-femmes
Synopsis
After 5 years learning the profession of midwife, “the most beautiful job in the world”, Louise and Sofia are finally entering working life and taking on huge responsibilities in a world where, at a frenetic pace, they handle with birth, motherhood and sometimes death. Will their vocation resist such a storm?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léa Fehner
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Paillé, Léa Fehner
- Original Score
- José Fehner
- Original Title
- Sages-femmes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Geko Films, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léa Fehner
Catherine Paillé, Léa Fehner
José Fehner
Jacques Girault
Julien Chigot
Grégoire Debailly
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Paillé
Screenplay
Léa Fehner
Screenplay
Léa Fehner
Director
Jacques Girault
Director of Photography
Julien Chigot
Editor
Grégoire Debailly
Producer
Thomas Grézaud
Production Design
Marine Galliano
Costume Design
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***2023***
Movies Sex & Nudity Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midwives
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What is Midwives about?
After 5 years learning the profession of midwife, “the most beautiful job in the world”, Louise and Sofia are finally entering working life and taking on huge responsibilities in a world where, at a frenetic pace, they handle with birth, motherhood and sometimes death. Will their vocation resist such a storm?
Who directed Midwives?
Midwives was directed by Léa Fehner.
Who stars in Midwives?
The principal cast of Midwives includes Khadija Kouyaté, Héloïse Janjaud, Myriem Akheddiou, Quentin Vernede, Tarik Kariouh.
When was Midwives released and how long is it?
Midwives was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Midwives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midwives was composed by José Fehner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midwives?
Midwives holds official age classifications: FR: TP.